Gibson Dunn
Legal
ManagingAttorney
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“Managing Attorney at Gibson Dunn. Skills: Legal compliance, Procedural matters, Court document review. Develop and implement best practices for electronic filing. Develop and implement best practices for docketing”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Admission to Washington D. C. Bar required, Minimum of five years’ experience in a Managing Attorney’s Office at a large law firm
Nice to Have
Experience supervising staff within a Managing Attorney’s Office at a large law firm
What You'll Do.
Develop and implement best practices for electronic filing
Develop and implement best practices for docketing
Review court documents for accuracy
Review court documents for procedural compliance
Conduct legal research
Advise litigators on procedural matters
Ensure compliance with court rules
Provide procedural guidance to attorneys
Assist with service of process issues
Coordinate with process servers
Inform attorneys of recent developments
Handle electronic case filings
Coordinate hard copy filings
Coordinate document retrieval
Retrieve information from court-related databases
Retrieve information from websites
Retrieve information from docketing applications
Retrieve information from calendaring applications
Analyze information from court-related databases
Analyze information from websites
Analyze information from docketing applications
Analyze information from calendaring applications
Screen incoming court documents
Review incoming court documents
Screen incoming correspondence
Review incoming correspondence
Perform quality control reviews
Ensure accuracy of docket entries
Ensure consistency of docket entries
Ensure accuracy of calendar entries
Ensure consistency of calendar entries
Ensure timely notification to attorneys
Collect attorney information
Maintain attorney information
Update attorney information
Assist with department projects
Assist with department initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Director of Managing Attorney’s Offices; Interact with attorneys; Interact with court personnel; Interact with administrative staff
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. Based in Washington D.C., the Managing Attorney work closely with the Director of Managing Attorney’s Offices to develop and implement best practices for electronic filing and docketing within the firm’s D. C. office. This role reports to the Director of Managing Attorney’s Offices. Responsibilities include: Review for accuracy, as to form and procedural compliance, all court documents served and/or filed through the Managing Attorney’s Office-D. C. Conduct legal research to advise litigators on various procedural matters and to ensure compliance with court rules. Provide procedural guidance to attorneys regarding motion practice, policies, and procedures in Washington, D. C. state and federal courts, as well as surrounding areas. Assist with issues relating to service of process including engaging and coordinating with process servers. Monitor new cases and rule changes to keep attorneys informed of recent developments under D. C. state rules, FRCP, and FRAP. Assist with and handle electronic case filings via CM/ECF and state court systems, as well as coordinate hard copy filings and document retrieval as needed. Retrieve and analyze information from court-related databases, websites, and relevant docketing and calendaring applications including, but not limited to, PACER, Bloomberg Law, CourtAlert and Westlaw. Screen and review incoming court documents and correspondence to calculate and calendar relevant deadlines using the firm’s docketing system (CourtAlert). Perform quality control reviews of docket and calendar entries to ensure accuracy and consistency. Ensure timely notification to attorneys of filing deadlines, court appearances, and
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